The former Met began the final year of his contract in St. Louis with two scoreless innings and a brief look at a new cutter and curve.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras handles a ground out by New York Mets' Francisco Lindor during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, Feb. 24,

The St. Louis Cardinals have been very quiet this offseason ... Rymer of Bleacher Report predicted that Quintana would return to the New York Mets after a strong 2024. "With [Frankie] Montas ...

After 25-year-old third baseman Mark Vientos posted 135 OPS+ in his second full MLB season for New York, the Mets never made much sense for Arenado. This became even more unlikely when New York re-signed slugging first baseman Pete Alonso, removing the possibility of Vientos sliding to first and opening up third for Arenado.

The St. Louis Cardinals have chosen a new direction this year after a disappointing 2024 season. They let Paul Goldschmidt

Over the winter, the New York Mets signed ... Right now, the Mets are a motivated buyer. Luckily, a motivated seller in the St. Louis Cardinals might have what they need. The Cardinals have ...

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado reported to spring training on Sunday after an MLB offseason filled with trade rumors. With three years remaining on his eight-year, $260 million contract (deferred money until 2041, via Spotrac ), Arenado sought a trade to a World Series contender this offseason.

A week after the New York Mets lost starting pitcher Frankie Montas, who they signed in the offseason to a two-year, $34 million free agent contract, another key member of their starting rotation is now expected to miss opening day — and possibly several weeks more.